171 E 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC

A freehold property, built 1910 on a 317 m² R1-1 lot with a rear lane. Older than 78% of the buildings on E 28th Ave.

Assessed 2026
$2,245,000
Zoning
R1-1
Lot
≈ 317 m²
Built
1910
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What the records show for 171 E 28th Ave

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R1-1 lot: fits a duplex, up to 2 suites

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What the record says
Lot about 317 m², 8.9 m wide and 35.7 m deep, measured from the City lot outline. Rear lane: yes.
What it means
Lot size, width and lane access decide what can be built under R1-1.
What to do
If redevelopment is part of the price, order a survey and ask the City before you remove subjects.

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Built 1910: ask about a buried oil tank

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Combined sewer on this block

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1 permit on this lot since 2017

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Assessed at $2,245,000, +36% since 2021

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Built before 1990: asbestos survey before renovating

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9 new buildings and 4 demolitions within 300 m

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Short-term rentals: only in your principal residence

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Not on the Heritage Register

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Outside the City floodplain

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About 171 E 28th Ave

Assessed at $2,245,000 for 2026 (−4% on 2025). Assessed higher than 38% of the houses on E 28th Ave. The land is 87% of the value. The lot is smaller than 80% of the lots in Riley Park. 1 building permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2020: addition or alteration, single detached house ($160,000). School catchment: Wolfe Elementary and Eric Hamber Secondary. King Edward Station is 1.0 km away.

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Assessment history of 171 E 28th Ave

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2026$2,245,000
Up 36% since 2021
20202026

Permits on this lot · 1 since 2017

Nov 2020 · Addition or alteration, single detached house$160,000

The lot and zoning

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Area≈ 317 m²
ZoningR1-1
Rear laneYes
Frontage and depth
What the zoning allows

Schools and parks near 171 E 28th Ave
Elementary catchmentWolfe Elementary
Secondary catchmentEric Hamber Secondary
General Wolfe Elementary305 m
General Brock Elementary564 m
David Livingstone Elementary587 m
Hillcrest Park488 m
Riley Park497 m

How catchments work

Transit near 171 E 28th Ave
Nearest SkyTrain: King Edward (Canada Line)1.0 km
Northbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 375 m
Southbound Main St @ E 28 Ave · 3102 m
Southbound Main St @ E King Edward Ave · 3260 m

Bus routes within 400 m: 3, 25

Street, trees and terrain
City street trees in front1 · Inges Ruby Vase Ironwood
Ground elevation≈ 76 m above sea level
Slope across the lotFlat
Nearest arterial roadMain St, 62 m
Truck route62 m

Crime near 171 E 28th Ave

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Incidents within 400 m in the last 12 months, by type: in the full report.

Rezoning and development nearby

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Within 300 m in the last two years: 9 new-building permits and 4 demolition permits.

New buildings nearby:

Rezoning applications within 800 m: in the full report.

In Riley Park, the City issued 139 new-building permits and 102 demolition permits in the last two years. About the neighbourhood

Questions about 171 E 28th Ave

What is 171 E 28th Ave assessed at?

$2,245,000 for 2026, from BC Assessment through the City’s property tax report.

When was 171 E 28th Ave built?

In 1910, according to BC Assessment. A major improvement is recorded in 2005.

What is the zoning of 171 E 28th Ave?

It is zoned R1-1 under the Vancouver Zoning and Development By-law. More

What can be built at 171 E 28th Ave?

Under R1-1 the lot appears to fit a duplex, up to 2 suites. It has a rear lane, which a laneway home needs. More

Is 171 E 28th Ave in a floodplain?

No. It is outside the floodplains designated by the City of Vancouver. More

Is 171 E 28th Ave on the Heritage Register?

No. It is not listed on the Vancouver Heritage Register. More

Can 171 E 28th Ave be rented short term (Airbnb)?

Only as the owner’s or tenant’s principal residence, with a City business licence and a provincial registration number; a second home or investment unit cannot be rented for less than 90 days. More

What building permits has 171 E 28th Ave had?

The City has issued 1 permit since 2017. The latest, from Nov 2020: addition or alteration ($160,000). More

Which schools serve 171 E 28th Ave?

Elementary: Wolfe Elementary. Secondary: Eric Hamber Secondary. Placement depends on space: confirm with the school.

How far is the nearest SkyTrain station from 171 E 28th Ave?

King Edward Station is 1.0 km away in a straight line.

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